Kane County
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'This is just a beautiful day': Juneteenth brings smiles, resolve in AuroraJun 19, 2021 1:00 am - Marvin Byrd grew up in segregated Georgia, attended a Blacks-only school and fought in the Korean War, and when he returned, he wasn't allowed to serve in the nearby Arm...
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St. Charles Public Library foundation gives donors first peek at renovationsJun 18, 2021 11:00 pm - On June 17, the new 56,000 square-foot St. Charles Public Library hosted a Foundation Donor Appreciation event offering a first look at the city's beautiful new facility...
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10th annual Blues, Brews & BBQ boasts all-star lineup Aug. 20-22 in McHenryJun 18, 2021 11:00 pm - The scheduled return of Blues, Brews & BBQ to Petersen Park in McHenry this summer is welcome news to fest fans. And for this special 10th anniversary event, nothing les...
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Historic barn inspires a new restaurant in BartlettJun 18, 2021 6:00 am - Le P'tit is a bar and eatery concept that founder Rakesh Chopra hopes to not only be the talk of Bartlett, but also the state. Bartlett's village board discussed the pro...
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Geneva speech therapist publishes bucket list book about her dachshundsJun 18, 2021 6:00 am - Mary Skaar of Geneva definitely loved helping special needs children in her 35-year career as a local speech and language pathologist. And she definitely loved her two d...
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Ruses on the rise: Suburban police warn of burglary schemeJun 18, 2021 5:10 am - It's a common occurrence this time of year - someone knocks on your front door, offering to check out your roof for storm damage. Or they're from a utility and say they ...
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Elgin fireworks crackdown starts tonightJun 18, 2021 1:00 am - Elgin Police will start extra patrols focused on handing out tickets of as much as $750 to anyone they catch shooting off illegal fireworks starting tonight. The departm...
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McHenry County affordable housingJun 18, 2021 1:00 am - The McHenry County Community Development Department is accepting applications for federal affordable housing funding. The county is offering more than $2.1 million in 20...
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Images: IHSA boys volleyball state quarterfinal gamesJun 18, 2021 1:00 am - The IHSA boys volleyball state quarterfinal matches were held Friday at Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn. ...
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Elgin man starts creating 'living, breathing sculpture of trees' in Wing ParkJun 18, 2021 1:00 am - It was a pretty convincing pitch Robert VanderMolen made to the Elgin Parks and Recreation Department. "In five years, people will wonder what is its purpose. In 10 yea...